Casey Tours Australian Holidays, by TravelRope by TravelRope

CASEY AUSTRALIA TOURS

Mitchell Falls, WA,

2011 PROGRAM PRICES AND DATES VALID FROM MARCH - JULY 2011

Agent Licenses 9TA 937, 9TA938

ABN 14092360430

Phone: 1800 999 677 Mail: 63 Birdwood Circus Bicton WA 6157 www.caseytours.com.au res@caseytours.com.au

General Information For All Tours 1. Bookings & Payment Bookings can be made by completing the booking form on this brochure or by contacting us by phone, mail or e-mail. Bookings can be made with a $100 per person deposit. Full fare is payable one month prior to departure or two months if the tour contains an airfare. Bookings within the full fare payable period require full payment. We accept payments by cash, bank cheque, personal cheque, money order, bank transfer or credit card (Visa, MasterCard). Payments by credit card over $200 are not accepted unless a 2% of value service fee is included. 2. Departure Points • Land based tours depart from and return to the Westrail Centre (Interstate Rail Terminal) East Perth. • Tours with air travel depart from Perth Airport. • Passengers may also depart from our O’Connor depot by arrangement. 3. Fare Protection A Fare Protection Plan is available which is designed to protect your fare should you become ill or a member of your family become life theateningly ill before or whilst on tour. Details are available when booking. 4. Your Health We have no age limit or health standard. We do however trust to your good sense. We ask that if you do have a condition which may affect you while on tour to inform our staff on booking. We suggest, if you are elderly or have recently had a serious illness, to consult your doctor to see if you are fit to travel. Because of the variety of temperatures encountered on the tours and the fact that you travel in close confinement with other people you may consider having a flu injection before departure, particularly on winter tours. 5. Coaches Casey Australia Tours, operate; Coaches With onboard toilet, reclining seats, air conditioning, tinted windows, comfortable air suspension & chilled drink fountain. 4WD Coaches With reclining seats, seatbelts, air conditioning, tinted windows & front mounted touring camera. No onboard toilet. 6. Pricing Main price is shown for a Perth departure with a return to Perth. All prices are based on twin share accommodation. Single Supplements are available on most tours. All inclusions are stated at the begining of each tour description and in the day by day itinerary. 7. Airfares We use air services of Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar, Skywest and Air New Zealand. Carrier and flight times are provided one month prior to departure. 8. Alteration of Flights If you wish to have a different departure or return flight from the scheduled flight a fee of $50 per person is payable along with any increase in the cost of the new flight from the scheduled flight. 9. Departures from other capital cities (Not Perth) For most tours there is a set price for passengers departing from other capital cities. This price includes the tour as per the day by day discription as well as anything noted for Eastern States passengers.

Types of Accommodation On the day by day discriptions in this brochure you will find codes relating to meal and accommodation, these codes are explained below. Motels Generally 3 star or better. All rooms are ensuited. Rooms will be allocated on a twin share basis. (Optional Single Supplement available, please see individual tour details for costing). Cabins Cabins may be a single room with ensuite, TV etc and the equivalent of a budget motel. Others may be a room with beds and no ensuite. Rooms will be allocated on a twin share basis. (Optional Single Supplement available, please see individual tour details for costing). Cabins in Mount Augustus Cabins are mining style ‘dongas’ and do not provide ensuite. Cabins in Coober Pedy Cabins are underground dormitory style and do not provide ensuite. Cabins in Mungeranie & Ray Station Do not provide ensuite. Camping Some camping is in the beauty of Australian bush and on other nights we use the facilities of caravan parks. Tents will be allocated on a twin share basis (optional single tent $80 per tour). Tents are 180cm high 270cm square at the base, fully floored, and very simple to erect, four pegs a pole in the middle and the tent is up. Passengers are expected to work in teams to erect the campsite. There is electric floodlighting of the area. Coach Tours, sleeping is on foam mattresses (optional camp stretcher $40 per tour). 4WD Coach Tours, sleeping is on camp stretchers, no mattresses.

Meal Codes and Descriptions Breakfast CAB - Camp Breakfast; Cereal, toast, tea & coffee. BB - Breakfast Boxes; Each room is given a box with all the requirements for cereal and toast. CB - Continental Breakfast; Provided at motel or at attraction. FB - Fully Cooked Breakfast; Provided by motel or attraction. Lunch PL- Picnic Lunch; Meat, salads, tea & coffee. Could also be Sausage sizzle or hot dogs. Dinner CAD- Camp Dinner; Supplied by Casey Tours staff, Usually includes, soup, bbq, vegetables, desert. PD- Picnic Dinner; Examples include Fish & Chips on Cable Beach or a Sausage sizzle at Uluru. RD- Restaurant Dinner; Provided at a club, bistro or other establishment. MD - Motel Dinner; Two or three course evening meal. Provided at the motel. Notes Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day of all tours is not included. All meals on planes are not included (some will be offered).

Mount Augustus, Gascoyne, WA

7 DAY LAKE EYRE, FLINDERS RANGES PORT AUGUSTA & ADELAIDE

MOTEL TOUR

COACH Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. •Light Aircraft flight over Lake Eyre Day 1: (MD, Motel) We fly to Adelaide, where we are met by our coach. Then a tour of Adelaide City and surrounds, with free time to explore this delightful city. Later settle into the accommodation in Elizabeth.

Quorn then onto Hawker, the hub of the Flinders Ranges and Leigh Creek which supplies the coal for the power stations at Port Augusta. Day 4: (BB, PD, Motel) We leave the bitumen at Lyndhurst to arrive at Marree, at one time a major centre on the Ghan Railway to Alice Springs. Today is all about Lake Eyre, one of the largest lakes in Australia and also the lowest point on the continent. We head out to look over Lake Eyre. The Lake Eyre Basin is a very special part of Australia. it covers one sixth of the continent and holds some of the rarest, least exploited ecosystems on the planet. We have a flight over Lake Eyre and later a BBQ dinner in the SA outback before returning to Leigh Creek. (N.B. 1.5 hour Lake Eyre flight

ht e g k i fl la er re d v o ey de lu c in Day 2: (CB, MD, Motel) Heading north to Port Pirie. The destination for the lead and zinc ore from Broken Hill. Smelters have been in operation here since 1889, and it became the biggest lead smelter in the world by 1934. Port Pirie is also the home of the ‘Shakka’ model, at 5.5m its the longest white pointer shark landed in South Australia. Onto Port Augusta at the northern point of the Spencer Gulf. We visit The Wadlata Outback Centre, a theatrical experience depicting a journey through time in the Flinders Ranges and the Outback of South Australia. Later we visit the Arid Inland Botanical Gardens and the Matthew Flinders lookout over the upper reaches of the Gulf. (N.B. Wadlata Centre included in your fare.) Day 3: (BB, MD, Motel) Following the Pichi Richi Railway up to

included in your fare, 2.2 hour flight available for approx extra $70). Day 5: (BB, MD, Motel) South to Parachilna where we head into the Flinders Ranges for a visit to Wilpena Pound first PERTH farmed by the Hill Family in 1899, staying in Hawker at the foot of the Flinders Rangers. Day 6: (CB, MD, Motel) We travel back towards Adelaide via Orroroo and Peterborough. After lunch have a guided town tour of the great heritage copper mining town of Burra. The whole town is classified by the National Trust. Later onto our accommodation in Elizabeth. Day 7: (CB) Into the Adelaide Hills to Birdwood then onto Hahndorf. Settled by Lutheran migrants largely from Prussia, many of which were

aboard the Zebra. The town is named after Captain Dirk Meinhertz Hahn, who was captain of the Zebra. German influence is very apparent in Hahndorf in the traditional ‘fachwerk’ architecture of the original surviving buildings. We return to Adelaide for our afternoon flight home after a fabulous tour of South Australia.

Departure Dates

8th April 2011 6th May 2011

Senior

Adult

$2690

$2740

28th June 2011 16th August 2011 Senior

Adult

$2790

$2840

Optional Single Supp

$400

LAKE EYRE MARREE PORT AUGUSTA PORT PIRIE

FLINDERS RANGES

HAWKER BURRA

HAHNDORF ADELAIDE

Departing From:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$2490 $2490 $2290 $2690 $2690

Adult

$2540 $2540 $2340 $2740 $2740

Jackboot Bay, Lake Eyre, SA

15 DAY CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, KINGS CANYON & LAKE EYRE OP

MOTEL / CABIN CAMPING TOUR

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COACH Price Includes: •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (CAD, Tents in CVan Park) To Cunderdin, visiting the original pumping stations (now museum) for the Goldfields Pipe Line. Onto Merredin, Southern Cross and the historic town of Coolgardie. N.B. Entry at Cunderdin included. Day 2: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) A tour of Kalgoorlie, including the Super Pit, Boulder and the historic Two Up Ring. To Menzies, Leonora and the Sons of Gwalia Mine and camp at Laverton. Day 3: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tents in Bush) We leave the bitumen and into the Great Victoria Desert past Warburton, a bush camp and a wonderful experience in the remoteness of the desert. Day 4: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) Onto impressive range country in the Gibson Desert, named after explorer Alfred Gibson. Into the Giles Weather Station then on past Docker River and the Hull River to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

and camp at Yulara. Day 5: (CAB, PD, Tents in CVan Park) An interesting day at Uluru. Fly over it, wander around it, visit the National Park display, Yulara Village and view the sunset on the Rock. A great day. N.B. Flight over Uluru not included. Cost approximately $185. Day 6: (CAB, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) Off to Kings Canyon. Which is a superb example of rich red Central Australian landscape. You have an afternoon to walk it as you will. Day 7: (CAB, RD, Motel) Off early to the Alice then onto the very impressive Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap. Day 8: (CAB, RD, Motel) We take you to the original Telegraph Station, then drop you in town for you to wander. Weather permitting you may take an optional balloon trip with Spinifex Ballooning. Cost approx. $245. Day 9: (CAB, CAD, Underground Dorm no ensuite) South over the South Australian border to Coober Pedy. N.B. Cabins in Coober Pedy are underground, do not supply linen and do not provide ensuite. Day 10: (CAB, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) Coober Pedy is a fascinating place. One of the biggest towns in S.A, it is home to 92% of Australia’s opals. People live underground to escape the summer heat. A morning tour and Opal display. Later we head east to William Creek situated just to the south west of Lake Eyre. Onto the Oodnadatta Track with numerous former small settlements that serviced the Ghan. Spend the night at Coward Springs Station. Day 11: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) The Lake Eyre Basin is a very Kings Canyon, Central Australia special part of Australia. It covers one sixth of the continent and

“Camping in some of the

remotest areas of Australia

is just a great experience.”

Optional Flight Over Lake Eyre, SA holds some of the rarest, least exploited ecosystems on the planet. We pass Lake Eyre and stop at Marree, A major centre on the Ghan Railway. To the coal mining town of Leigh Creek, then to Hawker for 2 nights. Optional flight over Lake Eyre available approx $250. Day 12: (CAB, CAD, Tents in CVan Park) A great drive through the spectacular Flinders Ranges, where some of the best Outback Scenery in Australia abounds. Wilpena Pound is a special spot. Day 13: (CAB, CAD, Tents in Bush) Via Pichi-Richi Pass to Port Augusta, Onto Ceduna then to the Nullarbor and toward Western Australia. Day 14: (CAB, RD, Tents in CVan Park) Well and truly on the way home now we have our last night at Norseman. Day 15: (CAB) Time to go home now. We arrive in Perth after a most enjoyable tour.

Departure Dates

23rd April 2011

Senior

Adult

$2290

$2340

1st October 2011 Senior

Adult

$2390

$2440

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16 DAY ICONIC TOWNS OF AUSTRALIA TOUR INLAND MELBOUNRE TO CAIRNS MOTEL TOUR

Charles Rasp in 1883 found silver and started Australia’s leading company BHP. Day 6: (CB, MD, Motel) A whole day in Broken Price Includes: Hill seeing the mining •Airfares. industry and town and a •Accommodation, meals and entries to visit to the nearby town various attractions as noted. of Silverton where films such as “Mad Max’ were Day 1: (MD, Motel) shot. Fly to Melbourne mid morning and depart for Ballarat in the heart of the Victorian Day 7: (CB, RD, Motel) Goldfields which made Victoria the wealthiest Along the Barrier of the six colonies in the 19th Century. Highway to the historic Darling River Port of Day 2: (CB, MD, Motel) Wilcannia, now only a Ballarat with its grand buildings of the shell of its former busy Goldfields era. We visit the Eureka Stockade self. Onto Cobar where and Sovereign Hill Township, a marvelous copper has been mined recreation of early Ballarat. N.B. Eureka since 1870. Then north to Bourke which Stockade and Sovereign Hill included. began in 1862 it was the last outpost of Day 3: (CB, MD, Motel) civilization before the “Never Never” thus the Bendigo is another splendid example of saying “ Back of Bourke’. It was a port on the the wealth of the Goldfields with many very Darling River for the paddle steamers and grand buildings. From here we move onto the when the rail arrived the town became the Murray River and Echuca, paddle steamer largest wool rail head in the world. capital of Australia. Founded in 1853, Echuca Day 8: (CAB, MD, Motel) became the largest inland port in Australia, We visit the historic wharf and relive the days Bourke is a great experience with its grand sandstone buildings and history. The new of paddle steamers on the Murray. industry here is cotton production although Day 4: (CB, PD, Motel) that industry is in great trouble because of Following the Murray River today firstly to the shortage of water in the Murray Darling Swan Hill another historic river port for the System. Onto Queensland and Cunnamulla paddle steamers. From here we continue to then north to Charleville, home of the Flying one of the most delightful towns in Australia, Doctor Base and original home of Cobb & Co Mildura, centre of the Sunraysia District, for the building of its coaches. where irrigation was introduced to Australia Day 9: (CB, MD, Motel) in 1887 by the Chaffey Brothers. We have Onto Blackall on the Barcoo River and a delightful stay here including a cruise on Barcaldine, the headquarters of the Great a paddle boat. N.B. Paddle boat cruise Shearers’ Strike of 1891 which resulted in the included. formation of the Australia Labour Party. We Day 5: (CB, MD, Motel) stop in at The Australian Workers Heritage Onto historic Wentworth at the junction of Centre. Onto Longreach. the Murray and Darling Rivers, north then Day 10: (CB, RD, Motel) on the Silver City Hwy to Broken Hill where Longreach has great significance in Australia’s history. It is the home of QANTAS (first office opened) and boasts the very impressive Stockman’s Hall of Fame which we visit. In the afternoon we cruise the iconic Thompson River under the stars of Western Queensland. N.B. Entry to the Hall of Fame and river cruise included. Day 11: (CB, MD, Motel) Australian history is paramount today. We travel to Winton, the birth place of QANTAS, Kynuna, near where Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda, McKinlay where much of the film Crocodile Dundee was shot and Cloncurry, birthplace of the Flying Doctor Service. Day 12: (CB, PD, Motel) We arrive in the remote cattle town of Normanton. In the late afternoon we travel to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria to enjoy fish and chips as the sun sets over The Gulf. Day 13: (CB, MD, Motel) Off early on the historic Gulflander Railway built in 1889 to join the port of Normanton with the Goldfields of Croydon. Travelling east through Georgetown, Mt Surprise Kuranda Railway, QLD and Mt Garnet to the Rainforest town of Atherton

COACH

Sovereign Hill Township Ballarat, VIC N.B. Gulflander included in your fare. Day 14: (CB, RD, Motel) From Atherton we continue through the rainforest to Mareeba, Mossman and onto Daintree, where there is a leisurely boat cruise on the lush Daintree River. Then a delightful drive along the coast to Carins NB Boat Cruise included in your fare. Day 15: (CB, Motel) From Cairns we catch one of Australia’s most spectacular train journeys to Kuranda, a delightful mountain town set in lush rainforest. In the early afternoon our coach brings you back to Cairns. Alternatively you can return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The afternoon is free time in Cairns. N.B. Kuranda rail journey included in your fare. Skyrail trip not included, (cost approx $40). Day 16: (CB) We have a late check out and relax in Cairns with free time prior to our flight back home.

Departure Date

15th May 2011 Senior

Adult

$3990

$4040

Optional Single Supp

$950

DAINTREE CAIRNS ATHERTON

NORMANTON

CLONCURRY LONGREACH CUNNAMULLA

BOURKE BROKEN HILL

MILDURA

PERTH

SWAN HILL BALLARAT

BENDIGO

MELBOURNE

Departing From:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$3590 $3690 $3690 $3790 $3990

Adult

$3640 $3740 $3740 $3840 $4040

14 DAY KIMBERLEY, GIBB RIVER RD, MITCHELL PLATEAU AND BUNGLE BUNGLE MOTEL / CABIN CAMPING TOUR

Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (MD, Motel) We land in Broome, a lovely historic old pearling town and visit Chinatown, the Japanese Cemetery, Roebuck Bay and have a full tour of the town. Day 2: (FB, PD, Motel) Today a visit to Malcolm Douglas new Wilderness Park just out of Broome. In the afternoon we have free time to explore Broome as you want or an optional tour of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. We have a fish and chips evening meal watching the sunset over Cable Beach with optional Camel ride. N.B. Malcolm Douglas park included. Camel ride and Willie Creek not included. Day 3: (FB, CAD, Safari Tent with Ensuite) Onto Fitzroy Crossing on the Fitzroy River near its junction with the Margaret River. In the afternoon we cruise on the tranquil and very beautiful Geikie Gorge. N.B. Geikie Gorge boat trip included. Day 4: (CAB, CAD, Tent in National Park) Onto Halls Creek, where gold was first discovered in WA in 1884. Then off the bitumen and into Purnululu National Park. Day 5: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tent in Nat. Park) We spend the day in the National Park exploring Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge. There is a optional Helicopter flight available to obtain another perspective of this stunning environment. NB. Helicopter flight not included. Day 6: (CAB, MD, Motel) Past the Warmun and onto the Victoria Highway to Kununurra, to recharge and restock for our journey onto the Gibb River Road. While here we tour the vast irrigated

farms growing a diverse range of goods from melons and mangoes to sandalwood. Day 7: (CB, PL, CAD, Tent at Station) Onto the Gibb River Road, across the Chamberlain River past Home Valley and Ellenbrae. We turn onto the road to Kalumburu and Camp at Drysdale Station. Day 8: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tent in Bush) An early morning flight over the Drysdale River and Mitchell Falls is available then we head out to Kalumburu mission. Benedictine Monks from New Norcia first developed a mission in this region in 1908. During WWII it was a Air Force Base to defend against Japanese Planes. NB. Micthell Falls flight not included. Day 9: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tent in Bush) We head up to the Mitchell Falls on the Mitchell Plateau, a stunning and remote region of the world where we camp for two nights. Day 10: (CAB, PL, CAB, Tent in Bush) A full day hiking around the Mitchell Falls. There are many pools and waterfalls along the way to the spectacular Mitchell Falls. After a lunch break we return to camp for a delightful evening in the Kimberley landscape. Day 11: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tent at Station) Today head south off the Plateau to the Gibb River Road and camp near Mt Barnett. Day 12: (CAB, PL, CAD Camp in Nat Park) Onto the King Leopold Bungle Bungle, Purnululu National Park, WA Ranges and Bell

Mitchell Falls, WA

4WD COACH

Gorge. We visit Tunnel Creek and camp tonight at Windjana Gorge. Day13: (CAB, PL, MD, Motel) West to Derby on the shores of King Sound and the mouth of the mighty Fitzroy River. Derby is an historic Kimberley town, streets lined with Boab Trees and many aspects of its frontier past. Return to Broome. Day 14: (FB) A free morning before a flight home.

Departure Dates

1st June 2011 21st June 2011 10th July 2011 Senior

Adult

$3690

$3740

Optional Single Supp

KALUMBURU MITCHELL FALLS WINDJANA

BROOME FITZROY

Departing From:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney PERTH Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

KUNUNURRA BUNGLE BUNGLES

Senior

$3990 $3990 $3890 $3990 $4190

$500

Adult

$4040 $4040 $3940 $4040 $4240

CABIN / MOTEL TOUR COACH

Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (RD, Motel) We land in Broome, a lovely historic old pearling town and visit Chinatown, the Japanese Cemetery, Roebuck Bay and have a full tour of the town. Day 2: (FB, PD, Motel) Today a visit to Malcolm Douglas new Wilderness Park just out of Broome. In the afternoon we have free time to explore Broome as you want or an optional tour of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. We have a fish and chips evening meal watching the sunset over Cable Beach with optional Camel ride. N.B. Malcolm Douglas park included. Camels and Willie Creek not included. Day 3: (FB, CAD, Safari Tent with Ensuite) Up to Derby on the shores of King Sound and the mouth of the mighty Fitzroy River. Derby is an historic Kimberley town, streets lined with Boab Trees and many aspects of its frontier past. We visit the famous Prison Tree then onto Fitzroy Crossing. In the afternoon we cruise on the tranquil and very beautiful Geikie Gorge. N.B. Geikie Gorge boat trip included. Day 4: (CAB, MD, Motel) Onto Halls Creek, where gold was first discovered in WA in 1884. Then onto Kununurra where we are based for three nights. Day 5: (CB, PD, Motel) This morning we travel to one of the Kimberley’s oldest towns, Wyndham, a town full of W.A. history. We visit 5 Rivers Lookout and the wharf. In the afternoon we tour the Kimberley’s newest town, Kununurra, Lake Kununurra, the Diversion Dam and the very productive farmlands. Day 6: (CB, PL, MD, Motel) For those who wish a early morning flight over the Bungle Bungles is available. On return its off for a marvellous boat cruise on Lake Agyle. We visit the Durack Homestead and the Dam Wall. The Ord is spectacular and interesting. The afternoon is free to relax. N.B. Boat cruise included. Optional flight over Bungle Bungles not included

(approx $270). Day 7: (CB, MD, Motel) A wonderful drive past the very beautiful and remote Victoria River to Katherine on the Katherine River. A service centre for the Central Northern Territory region, a vast area of mainly cattle stations, national parks and Aboriginal lands. We visit Springvale Station, the oldest station in the Territory. Day 8: (FB, RD, Motel) A morning boat cruise on spectacular Katherine Gorge. Its off via Pine Creek and Adelaide River with its beautiful War Cemetery to Darwin. NB. Boat Crusie Included Day 9: (CB, Motel) A full day in Darwin and a full tour, taking in the City Centre, East Point, Fanny Bay and Darwin Museum (depicting the events of cyclone Tracey in 1974). The afternoon is free time for you to enjoy Darwin as you wish, with optional visit to the East Point Military Museum (depicting the bombing raids on Darwin in 1942). N.B. Entry to East Point Museum not included.

Day 10: (CB, RD, Motel) We travel via the Arnhemland Highway to the Kakadu National Park. A boat cruise in the afternoon shows us the wonderful variety of wildlife and scenery in the national park. We return to Darwin with a stop for dinner along the way. N.B. Boat cruise included in your fare. Day 11: (CB, RD, Cabin with Ensuite) South via Adelaide River and Pine Creek and Katherine to the Mataranka Thermal Pool, an absolutely beautiful spot to relax in these natural springs. Day 12: (CB, MD, Motel) Further south through the Northern Territory past Larrimah to the Daly Waters Pub built to service the drovers and settlers and later used as a important location to supply the defence of Darwin in WWII. Later through Elliott and Renner Springs to the copper mining town of Tennant Creek. Day 13: (CB, RD, Motel) onto the Devils Marbles then Barrow Creek and Central Mt. Stuart, the geographical centre of Australia. To the Alice for two nights. Day 14: (CAB, RD, Motel) Alice is an iconic Australian town in a beautiful setting. We take you to the original Telegraph Station, then free time in town to wander as you please. Weather permitting you may take an optional balloon trip along the MacDonnell Ranges. Cost approx. $280. Day 15: (CAB, CAD, Cabin with ensuite) Onto the spectacular Standley s t e h Chasm and Simpsons Gap. Down ig om to the Lasseter Highway to Curtin n o 2 br Springs on the way to Uluru. in Day 16: (CAB, PD, Cabin with ensuite) A very interesting day at Uluru. There is an opportunity to fly over it, visit the National Park display, Yulara village, The Olgas and view the sunset on the Rock. A great day. N.B. Flight over Uluru not included. (Cost approximately $200) Cable Beach, WA Day 17: (CAB, MD, Motel)

20 DAY WESTERN HALF TOUR

Katherine River, NT

Back to the Stuart Highway and into South Australia for lunch at Marla. Continuing onto Coober Pedy for two nights. Day 18: (CB, MD, Motel) Coober Pedy is a fascinating place. One of the biggest towns in S.A., it is the home of 92% of Australia’s opals. People live underground to escape the summer heat. A morning tour and Opal display. Afternoon free time to explore. Day 19: (CB, MD, Motel) Heading down the Stuart Highway travel through the Woomera Prohibited Area to Woomera, the home of the 1950 Blue Streak Rocket Project and now home to one of Australia’s Asylum Detention Centers we have a short stop in Port Augusta and continue to our Accommodation in Elizabeth. Day 20: (CB) Into Adelaide where we tour Adelaide City and the beautiful parkland surrounds, with free time to explore this delightful city before a flight home.

Departure Dates

7th June 2011 6th July 2011*

*Reverse Direction Adelaide - Broome

Senior

Adult

$4390

$4440

Optional Single Supp DARWIN WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA BROOME

LAKE ARGYLE

$1500

KAKADU KATHERINE MATARANKA

TENNANT CREEK AYERS ROCK

ALICE SPRINGS

COOBER PEDY PERTH

ADELAIDE

Departing from:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$4390 $4390 $4190 $4390 $4590

Adult

$4440 $4440 $4240 $4440 $4640

8 DAY MT AUGUSTUS, EXMOUTH, CORAL BAY & KALBARRI

Price Includes: •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Note - This is a tour in the remote Outback areas, where accommodation is limited. Day 1: (CAD, Cabin with ensuite) Via the picturesque Swan Valley to New Norcia for a morning tea break and look around. On via Dalwallinu and Wubin along the Great Northern Highway to the Paynes Find Pub where we have a break, then move onto the Gold Mining Town of Mt Magnet. Day 2: (CAB, PL, CAD, Cabin no ensuite) Onto Cue, an historic gold mining town, then to Meekatharra. We leave the bitumen travelling to Mt. Gould police station, built in the late 1800’s to police Aboriginals who were killing settlers’ stock. Lunch, then onto Landor Station, famous for its bush race meeting. Onto Mt. Augustus. Day 3: (CAB, PL, CAD, Cabin no ensuite) At Mt. Augustus we enjoy a tour including Edney Spring and Flintstone Rock. Later a visit to Cattle Pool on the nearby Lyons River. After lunch it is rest and relax in this outback oasis. Day 4: (CAB, PL, MD, Motel) Heading West from Mount Augustus we travel past Cobra Station and out to the North West Coastal Highway to Cape Range National Park and the spectacular scenery of Charles Knife Road, where oil was first found in Western Australia in the 1950’s. Onto Exmouth. Day 5: (CB, MD, Motel) Exmouth, a most unusual place. It is the

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY CARNARVON KALBARRI GERALDTON PERTH

MT AUGUSTUS

Charles Knife Road

COACH

centre for the Navy Nor-West Cape Base. We travel to the head of the Gulf then return to town for morning tea. Then Coral Bay for a glass bottom boat cruise to view the beautiful coral of Ningaloo Reef. Then to our accommodation at Carnarvon. N.B. Boat Cruise Included. Day 6: (CB, RD, Motel) We visit the Babbage Island Jetty and the Fishing Harbour. This is the old North West, sheep station country, where so many over the last 130 years have battled drought and great floods. Further south we stop at Overlander Roadhouse then to Kalbarri for two nights. Day 7: (CAB, RD, Motel) See the spectacular Murchinson River Gorges, the Z bend & The Loop and Red Bluff. Return to Kalbarri for a relaxing afternoon with optional River Cruise and visit to Rainbow Jungle. N.B. Entry to Kalbarri Gorges included. River Cruise and Rainbow Jungle not included. Day 8: (CAB) To Geraldton, via the new coastal road past Hutt Lagoon onto the former convict station of Lynton, then to Northamton and Geraldton for lunch, a tour and a visit to HMAS Sydney Memorial. Afternoon return to Perth.

Subsea Explorer, Coral Bay

CABIN / MOTEL TOUR

Departure Date

12th July 2011

MEEKATHARRA MT MAGNET

Senior

Adult

$1740

$1790

Optional Single Supp

$400

9 DAY CENTRAL AUSTRALIA EXPLORER,

MOTEL / CABIN TOUR 4WD COACH

Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (RD, Motel) We fly to Alice Springs, our base to explore the stunning MacDonnell Ranges. Day 2: (CB, RD, Motel) The Overland Telegraph Line was completed in 1872. It traced Explorer John Mcdouall Stuart’s route and opened up the interior for permanent settlement. This morning

we visit the original telegraph station on the Todd River. It wasn’t until alluvial gold was discovered at Arltunga, 100 km east of the present Alice Springs, in 1887 that any significant settlement occurred. We explore Arltunga Historic Reserve and find a complete ghost town - with the remains of mines, mining camps and stone buildings. The police station and gaol have been completely restored. In the afternoon we wander the natural features of the East MacDonnells and return to Alice. Day 3: (CB, PL, RD, Kings Motel)

Breaks in the ranges were hard to find for the surveyors of the Telegraph Line in the 1870’s. From Heavitree Gap we visit some smaller breaks in the ranges Simpsons Gap and Stanley Chasm. Continuing along Namatjira Drive parallel to the West MacDonnells for lunch at Redbank Gorge. In the afternoon we swing out to the Tanami Road which winds North West from Alice Springs to Halls Creek in WA. We return to Alice along the Tanami. Day 4: (CB, RD, Motel) Optional Hot Air Balloon flight available this morning along the MacDonnell Ranges followed by a full day in Alice Canyon, NT Springs with time to visit the Todd Mall, art galleries or just

CABIN / MOTEL TOUR COACH

Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (RD, Motel) We land in Darwin and are transferred to our motel to settle in. Day 2: (CB, Motel) A full day in Darwin and a full tour, taking in the City Centre, East Point, Fanny Bay and Darwin Museum (depicting the events of cyclone Tracey in 1974). The afternoon is free time for you to enjoy Darwin as you wish, with optional visit to the East Point Military Museum (depicting the bombing raids on Darwin in 1942). N.B. Entry to East Point Museum not included. Day 3: (CB, RD, Motel) We travel via the Arnhemland Highway to the Kakadu National Park. A boat cruise in the afternoon shows us the wonderful variety of wildlife and scenery in the national park. We return to Darwin with a stop for dinner along the way. N.B. Boat cruise included in your fare. Day 4: (CB, MD, Motel) Its off via Adelaide River with its beautiful War Cemetery and Pine Creek to Katherine for a afternoon boat cruise on spectacular Katherine Gorge. NB. Boat Crusie Included Day 5: (FB, MD, Motel) Katherine is a service centre for the Central Northern Territory region, a vast area of mainly cattle stations, national parks and Aboriginal lands. We visit Springvale Station, the oldest station in the Territory. Later wonderful drive past the very beautiful and remote Victoria River to Kununurra where we

are based for three nights. Day 6: (CB, PD, Motel) This morning we travel to one of the Kimberley’s oldest towns, Wyndham, a town full of W.A. history. We visit 5 Rivers Lookout and the wharf. In the afternoon we tour the Kimberley’s newest town, Kununurra, Lake Kununurra, the Diversion Dam and the very productive farmlands. Day 7: (CB, PL, MD, Motel) For those who wish a early morning flight over the Bungle Bungles is available. On return its off for a marvellous boat cruise on Lake Agyle. We visit the Durack Homestead and the Dam Wall. The Ord is spectacular and interesting. The afternoon is free to relax. N.B. Boat cruise included. Optional flight over Bungle Bungles not included (approx $270). Day 8: (CB, CAD, Safari Tent with Ensuite) Onto Halls Creek, where gold was first discovered in WA in 1884. Then onto Fitzroy Crossing. Day 9: (CAB, RD, Motel) In the morning we cruise on the tranquil and very beautiful Geikie Gorge. Up to Derby on the shores of King Sound and the mouth of the mighty Fitzroy River. Derby is an historic Kimberley town, streets lined with Boab Trees and many aspects of its frontier past. We visit the famous Prison Tree then onto Broome. N.B. Geikie Gorge boat trip included. Day 10: (FB, PD, Motel) Today a visit to Malcolm Douglas new Wilderness Park just out of Broome. In the afternoon we have free time to explore Broome as you want OR an optional tour of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. We have a fish and chips evening meal watching the sunset over Cable Beach with optional Camel ride. N.B. Malcolm Douglas park included. Camels and Willie Creek not included. Day 11: (FB)

11 DAY DARWIN TO BROOME TOUR

Geikie Gorge, Fitzroy River, WA We continue to tour Broome, a lovely historic old pearling town and visit Chinatown, the Japanese Cemetery, Roebuck Bay before a flight home.

Departure Date

15th July 2011 Senior

Adult

$3490

$3540

Optional Single Supp

$1000

DARWIN WYNDHAM KUNUNURRA

BROOME

LAKE ARGYLE

KAKADU KATHERINE

Departing from:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney PERTH Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$3490 $3490 $3490 $3490 $3690

Adult

$3540 $3540 $3540 $3540 $3740

MACDONELL RANGES, KINGS CANYON & ULURU relax at by the pool. NB. Hot Air Ballon Not Included. Day 5: (CB, PL, CAD, Safari Tent no ensuite) Out on the Larapinta Drive west of Alice, we first visit Palm Valley. This valley is indicative of central Australia’s tropical past. With palms that no longer grow in Central Australia still flourishing. Onto Henmannsburg, a mission community and the birthplace of Albert Namitjira, famous Aboriginal painter. Continuing onto the Mereenie Loop we come to Kings Canyon. Day 6: (CAB, PL, CAD, Cabin with ensuite) We spend the morning exploring Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park. The 300m walls of this stunning canyon tower over the Kings Creek, which runs through the valley. In the afternoon we travel to the Lasseter Highway to spend the night at Curtin Springs Station in full view of Mt Conner, a flat-topped and horseshoe-shaped

plateau. Day 7: (CAB, PD, Cabin with ensuite) A very interesting day at Uluru. There is an opportunity to fly over it, visit the National Park display, Yulara village, The Olgas and view the sunset on the Rock. A great day. N.B. Flight over Uluru not included. (Cost approximately $200) Day 8: (CAB, PL, RD, Motel) We drive out to Mount Connor rising 863m above the plains then head north to the Ernest Giles Road and the Henbury Meteorite Craters Reserve. This reserve contains 12 craters which were formed when a meteor hit the earth’s surface 4700 years ago. In the afternoon we return to Alice Springs via the Stuart Highway. Day 9: (CB) Fly home after a comprehensive tour of Central Australia.

Departure Date

26th August 2011 Senior

Adult

$2990

$3040

Optional Single Supp

$450

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11 DAY BROOME, PILBARA, KARIJINI, EXMOUTH & SHARK BAY

to Nanutarra on the Ashburton River. Onto Cape Range National Park and the spectacular scenery of Charles Knife Road, where oil was first found in Western Australia in the 1950’s. Onto Exmouth. Day 7: (CB, MD, Motel) Exmouth, a most unusual place. It is the centre for the Navy Nor-West Cape Base. Price Includes: We travel to the head of the Gulf then return •Airfares. to town for morning tea. Then Coral Bay •Accommodation, meals and entries to for a glass bottom boat cruise to view the various attractions as noted. beautiful coral of Ningaloo Reef. Then to our Day 1: (RD, Motel) accommodation at Carnarvon. N.B. Boat We land in Broome, a lovely historic old Cruise Included. pearling town and visit Chinatown, the Day 8: (FB, MD, Motel) Japanese Cemetery, Roebuck Bay and have We visit the Babbage Island Jetty and the a full tour of the town. Fishing Harbour. This is the old North West, Day 2: (FB, PD, Motel) sheep station country, Today a visit to where so many over Malcolm Douglas new the last 130 years Wilderness Park just have battled drought out of Broome. and the great floods. In the afternoon Further south on the we have free time road to Shark Bay to explore Broome we come to Hamelin as you want or an Pool to see the optional tour of the ancient Stromatalites Willie Creek Pearl and Hamelin Pool Farm. We have a fish Telegraph Station. and chips evening Spend the night at meal watching the Denham the most sunset over Cable Shell Beach, Shark Bay, WA westerly town in Beach with optional Australia. Camel ride. N.B. Day 9: (CB, PD, Motel) Malcolm Douglas park included. Camels and A morning visit Monkey Mia to see those Willie Creek not included. magnificent creatures of the wild “Dolphins”. Day 3: (FB, MD, Motel) Optional Shark Bay boat cruise available. Heading south we drive between the Great Later “Ocean Park”, an exciting eco-friendly Sandy Desert and the sea via Sandfire to and interactive aquarium that is located on the pristine shores of the Shark Bay 80 Mile Beach then through Pardoo to Port World Heritage Marine Park, and enables Hedland the major export port of the Pilbara. guests to see, touch and learn about many Day 4: (CB, MD, Motel) fascinating marine creatures that are found in After a morning tour of Port Hedland we head this heritage listed area. Return to Denham. south through the Chichester Range and NB. Ocean Park included in your fare. Boat Hamersley Range to Tom Price. Tom Price is Cruise not included. at the centre of the great Iron Ore industry of Day 10: (CB, MD, Motel) our Pilbara. Back to the North West Coastal Highway Day 5: (CB, PL, PD, Motel) though Northampton to Geraldton. On the We do a conducted tour of the mine then into shores of Champion Bay this town has Karijini National Park, some of the Gorges undergone some magnificent redevelopment we see today are as impressive as any in the last few years and has been given a you would see in Australia. We visit Dales new lease of life. We tour the town and visit Gorge, Circular Pool and Fortescue Falls. the HMAS Sydney Memorial. In the evening we enjoy a bush BBQ in the spectacular Pilbara Scenery. N.B. Tour of Day 11: (FB) Tom Price mine included in your fare. Following the coast through many cray Day 6: (CB, MD, Motel) fishing towns today, Dongara, Leeman, Departing Tom Price we travel via Parabadoo Green Head to Jurien Bay, another town

MOTEL TOUR

COACH

growing fast from its fishing roots. We visit the majestic Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park then take the recently completed Indian Ocean Drive past Lancelin to Perth.

Departure Date

28th July 2011 Senior

Adult

$3190

$3240

Optional Single Supp ��

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$1000

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This tour from other capital cities includes return flights, one nights motel accommodation at end of tour (twin share) breakfast and dinner in motel and Transfers

Fern Pool, Karijini Nat Park, WA

Wild Dolphins, Monkey Mia, WA

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart Single Supp

Senior

$3850 $3850 $3750 $3850 $3950

Adult

$3970 $3970 $3870 $3970 $4070

$1100

MOTEL / CABIN CAMPING TOUR 4WD COACH

Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (RD, Motel) We fly to Cairns where we are met by the coach and transferred to our motel. Day 2: (CB, RD, Motel) A delightful day in the Cairns hinterland. Firstly a drive to Lake Barrine for a boat cruise on this beautiful forest lined mountain lake. Then onto Atherton for lunch. In the afternoon a visit to the beautiful mountain town of Kuranda. You then have the option of travelling down the scenic mountain highway to Cairns by coach or taking the Sky Rail Rainforest Cable Way. NB Lake Barrine Boat Cruise included in your fare. Sky Rail not included. Day 3: (CB, RD, Motel) Travel along a spectacular coastline to Port Douglas and the lush Daintree River, where we have a boat cruise. Onto Cape Tribulation and Cooktown. In June 1770, the local Aboriginal Guugu Yimithirr tribe cautiously watched the crippled Endeavour limp up the coast seeking a safe harbour after sustaining serious damage south of Cooktown. Day 4: (CB, CAD, Tent in Bush) Onto Lakefield National Park, the 2nd largest National Park in Queensland and a haven for many marsupials and water birds. Day 5: (CAB, PL, CAD, Tent at CVan Park) Onto Musgrave and the Peninsular Development Road to Weipa. Weipa started as a Presbyterian Mission to the Aboriginal people of the Cape but is now the largest settlement on the cape due to a large Bauxite

Deposit in the region now mined by Rio Tinto. Day 6: (CB, PL, CAD, Tent in Bush) After touring around Weipa we head back to the Telegraph Road in the centre of the Peninsular and to the Moreton Telegraph Station. Day 7: (CAB, PL, CAD, Camp in CVan Park) As the northern most tip of the country gets closer the journey becomes increasingly stunning. We cross the Jardine River Cape York, QLD on the Vehicle Ferry and settle in Bamaga. Just kilometres from the tip. Day 8: (CAB, PL, CAD, Camp in CVan Park) Today is all about reaching the Cape. Named by James Cook on 21 August 1770 in honor of Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany. We drive as far as we can but then have to walk out over the rocks to the tip. From there it is 160km to New Guinea across the Torres Strait. We return to Bamaga to celebrate reaching this iconic Australian location. Day 9: (CAB, RD, Motel) From Seisia we take the ferry to Thursday Island. TI is the administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait Islands set up in 1877. Since then TI has been a pearling centre and defence base during WWII. We tour the island and have our last night on the Island. Day 10: (CB) We transfer to Horn Island, next to Thursday

10 DAY CAPE YORK THE NORTHERN MOST TIP OF AUSTRALIA

Island, where the airport is located and return to Cairns, then fly home having reached the northern most point of Australia.

Departure Dates

2nd August 2011 13th August 2011 Senior

Adult

$3690

$3740

Optional Single Supp

$450

THURSDAY ISLAND CAPE YORK

WEIPA

LAKEFIELD COOKTOWN

CAIRNS

Departing From:

PERTH Queensland Beaches

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$3690 $3690 $3690 $3490 $3890

Adult

$3740 $3740 $3740 $3540 $3940

4 DAY NORTHERN WILDFLOWERS With a Botanical Guide & 3 Nights in Geraldton

COACH Price Includes: •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Note: Program details may change due to variations in flower growth from season to season. Day 1: (MD, Motel) We travel to the Coomberdale Wildflower Farm for a very interesting talk and display. Then along the Midland Highway to Three Springs for lunch. After lunch it is onto one of the real gem of WA Wildflowers, Coalseam National Park on the Irwin River; onto Geraldton and our accommodation for 3 nights. Day 2: (FB, PL, MD, Motel) Our first stop is Mullewa, a small wheatbelt town on the edge of the station country. Onto the road to Tailering Station to see the beautiful Wreath Leschenaultia, a unique flower often growing in disturbed gravel. From here we follow the old railway reserve which went to the Goldfields; this is often a good wildflower area. South then to the ghost town of Gullewa and its tiny historic cemetery. Onto Canna and an afternoon break then return to

Geraldton. Day 3: (FB, MD, Motel) A lovely drive today out from Geraldton into the southern station and northern wheatbelt region in search of some more beautiful diverse Western Australian Wildflowers, Grevilleas, Banksias, Melaleucas, Verticordia, Lechenaultia & Everlastings. Day 4: (FB) From Geraldton we head through Morawa to the Dalwallinu area to see the beautiful Wattle then onto New Norcia, a unique Monastic town. Later we travel along Old Plains Road where normally there is a wide range of wildflowers growing in the rich countryside. Then a lovely drive through the lush green hills to Perth.

Departure Dates From Perth

29th August 2011 5th September 2011

12th September 2011 Senior

Adult

$850

$870

Optional Single Supp

$240

TALLERING MULLEWA MORAWA GERALDTON

DALWALLINU

COALSEAM

NEW NORCIA

COOMBERDALE

PERTH

Carpets of Everlastings

MOTEL TOUR

This tour from other capital cities includes return flights, three nights motel accommodation (twin share) breakfasts and dinners in Perth, Perth City tour, Swan River Cruise and Transfers in Perth

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart Single Supp

Senior

$2550 $2550 $2440 $2590 $2690

Adult

$2590 $2590 $2490 $2640 $2470

$450

6 DAY FLORIADE, CANBERRA, SNOWY MOUNTAINS & KELLY COUNTRY

MOTEL TOUR

COACH Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (RD, Motel) Fly into Canberra where we are met by our coach and taken to the motel to settle in for four nights. Day 2: (CB, RD, Motel) A full day in Canberra visiting Parliament House, The National Gallery, the National War Memorial and a tour of the Embassy District and city. Day 3: (CB, RD, Motel) Floriade 2011 is presented in the splendid grounds of Commonwealth Park on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. With blossoming flower bed designs entertainment and a range of activities. In the afternoon we visit the beautiful Cockington Green miniature village, representing a English Village as well as many famous worldwide scenes. Day 4: (CB, RD, Motel)

We travel via Jindabyne to the Snowy Mountains and Perisher Alpine Village in the Kosciusko National Park. Here you may take the chairlift up the mountain. In the afternoon down the mountains to Cooma and back to Canberra. N.B. Chairlift not included in your fare. Day 5: (CB, MD, Motel) A day of Australian icons. Travelling via the western side of the Snowy Mountains down the Hume Highway we come to the Murrumbidgee River and the equally famous “Dog on the Tucker Box” five mile from Gundagai. Further south we call in at ‘The Ettamogah Pub” famed the Pix Magazine years ago. Then to the border cities of Albury PERTH in NSW and Wodonga in Vic and a visit to the Hume Weir, the largest dam on the Murray River which is so much in the news at the moment. Onto Wangaratta our home for the night. Day 6: (FB) Kelly Country, a day of history. Firstly a visit to Beechworth where Ned and his mother were tried and imprisoned. Then onto Glenrowan for an animated re-enactment of his Capture at the Glenrowan Hotel. To Benella, whose famous son was “Weary Dunlop”, To Euroa where the Kelly Gang robbed the bank in 1878. Lastly onto Melbourne for our flight home after a great tour.

Departure Date

7th October 2011 Senior

Adult

$2190

$2220

Optional Single Supp

$300

CANBERRA WANGARATTA

SNOWY MTS GLENROWAN

MELBOURNE

Departing from:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$1890 $1960 $1960 $2040 $2190

Adult

$1920 $1990 $1990 $2090 $2220

13 DAY LAKE EYRE, BIRDSVILLE, OUTBACK QLD, INNAMINCKA, CORNER COUNTRY

outback town is as Iconic as the Harbour Bridge or Ayres Rock. We also visit the Bridsville Race track which comes to life for the Birdsville Races once a year. Staying overnight at the famous Price Includes: Birdsville Pub. •Airfares. Day 6: (CB, PL, RD, •Accommodation, meals and entries to Cabin no ensuite) various attractions as noted. From Birdsville the tour •1.5 Hour Fixed wing flight over Lake Eyre travels east to Betoota Day 1: (MD, Motel) and the little cattle town We fly to Adelaide, where we are met by of Windorah in the our coach. Then a tour of Adelaide City Queensland Channel and surrounds, with free time to explore Country, then on to Ray this delightful city. Later settle into the Station. accommodation in Elizabeth. Day 7: (CB, PL, RD, Day 2: (CB, MD, Motel) Cabin no ensuite) Heading North up the Barrier Hwy to the Ray Station was settled in 1874 by great great Heritage Copper Mining town of Burra, grandparents Patsy & Sarah Tully nee which has a special place in Australian Durack. Sarah’s brother the famous Heritage Law via the “Burra Charter”. The Patsy Durack urged them to follow him to whole town is classified by the National Trust. Kimberley... they declined. Situated in the Then further north to Orroroo and Hawker. heart of Boulder opal country near Quilpie, Ray station’s 600sq km remains one of a Day 3: (CB, MD, Motel) select few properties in Australia never to A great drive through the spectacular have changed hands since white settlement. Flinders Ranges, where some of the best We hear stories and view pictures of life Outback Scenery in Australia abounds. We on the Western Queensland Plains. In the visit the old Copper mining town of Blinman afternoon we search for opal on the property. and Wilpena Pound first farmed by the Hill Family in 1899. Through Leigh Creek which Day 8: (CB, PL, RD, Motel) supplies the coal for the power stations at Back onto the dirt roads and to Eromanga, Port Augusta The Eromanga Oil and Gas Basins produce around one and a half million barrels of oil Day 4: (BB, PL, CAD, Cabin no ensuite) per year. Heading south west just before the Marree at one time a major centre on the South Australian Border is the Burke & Wills Ghan Railway to Alice Springs. In the morning we have a flight over Lake Eyre from Dig Tree. Here in 1861 the Bourke & Wills expedition met its tragic end after having Marree. Later it is onto the famous Birdsville returned from the Gulf of Carpentaria to find Track. With its vast stations and scattered the depot abandoned and thus perished. The bores. After crossing Cooper Creek we night at Innamincka. spend the evening at Mungerannie Station. NB. 1.5 hour Flight over Lake Eyre Included. Day 9: (CB, PL, CAD, Cabin without ensuite) 2.2 hour flight including Cooper Creek extra Travelling down the Strzelecki Track named $80. after Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki who named Mt Kosciuszko. To Merty Merty Day 5: (CAB, PL, MD, Motel) Station and east to Cameron Corner, the Continuing along the Track north towards joining of SA, QLD & NSW. Onto Tibooburra. Warburton Creek and the Queensland / South Australian Border. We arrive in Day 10: (CB, PL, MD, Motel) Birdsville on the Dianantina River. This Down to Depot Glen where in 1845 Explorer Charles Sturt and his expedition were looking for the inland sea. The region was in severe drought and the summer was PERTH unbearably hot. For several months the group camped at Depot Glen. We come down the Silver City Highway to Broken Hill. Day 11: (CAB, MD, Motel) A whole day in Broken Hill starting with a town tour and a visit to Jack Absalom Gallery, then learn about the mining industry at Whites Lake Eyre, South Australia Mining Gallery and a

MOTEL / CABIN TOUR

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4WD COACH

Birdsville Hotel, Birdsville, QLD visit to the nearby town of Silverton where films such as “Mad Max’ were shot. Day 12: (CB, MD, Motel) We travel back into South Australia on the Barrier Highway to Kapunda and back to Elizabeth for our final night. fabulous tour. Day 13: (CB) Into the Adelaide Hills to Birdwood then onto Hahndorf. Settled by Lutheran migrants largely from Prussia, many of which were aboard the Zebra. The town is named after Captain Dirk Meinhertz Hahn, who was captain of the Zebra. German influence is very apparent in Hahndorf in the traditional ‘fachwerk’ architecture of the original surviving buildings. We return to Adelaide for our afternoon flight home after a fabulous tour of South Australia.

Departure Date

13th Sept 2011 Senior

Adult

$3990

$4040

Optional Single Supp

BIRDSVILLE LAKE EYRE FLINDERS RANGES

HAWKER ADELAIDE

Departing From:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

$700

RAY STATION

INNAMINCKA CAMERON CORNER

BROKEN HILL HAHNDORF

Senior

$3790 $3790 $3390 $3790 $3890

Adult

$3840 $3840 $3440 $3840 $3940

20 DAY EAST COAST TOUR

MOTEL TOUR

Nambour. Here we visit The Big Pineapple. NB Tour of Big Pineapple included. Day 8: (CB, MD, Motel) Our first stop is the very impressive Ettamogah Pub, a recreation of the cartoon in the Pix Magazine. Price Includes: On then to Brisbane and a tour •Airfares. including Mt Coot-Tha overlooking •Accommodation, meals and entries to the city, We have a free afternoon in various attractions as noted. the city and encourage you to take a Day 1: (PD, Motel) trip on the Brisbane River by ferry. Fly to Cairns where we are meet Day 9: (BB, RD, Motel) by our coach and transferred to our South to The Gold Coast visiting the accommodation. delightful Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, Day 2: (CB, RD, Motel) then on to Surfers Paradise for From Cairns onto Daintree, where there is lunch. Later onto the border towns a leisurely boat cruise on the lush Daintree of Coolangatta QLD and Tweed River. Then a delightful drive along the coast Heads NSW. Continuing into NSW to Kuranda, a delightful mountain town set we come to the most easterly point in lush rainforest. In the afternoon our coach in Australia, Cape Byron at famous Byron brings you back to Cairns. Alternatively Bay. Later onto our accommodation at you can return via the Skyrail Rainforest Ballina. NB Currumbin Bird Sanctuary Entry Cableway. The evening is free time in Cairns included. N.B. Boat cruise included. Skyrail trip Day 10: (BB, RD, Motel) included. A delightful drive along the Clarence and Day 3: (CB, RD, Motel) Richmond Rivers from Ballina, we come After a good look around Cairns it is south to to Grafton and Coffs Harbour and visit the Innisfail, a beautiful town on the Johnstone Big Banana. Onto Port Macquarie on the River, Ingham and Townsville. Magnetic Hastings River. N.B. Entry to Big Banana Island is just off the coast and easily included in your fare. accessible by ferry. Townsville is the largest Day 11: (BB, PD, Motel) provincial city in Queensland. On through the beautiful New South Day 4: (CB, RD, Motel) Wales North Coast to the industrial City of A free morning in Townsville where you may Newcastle on the banks of the Hunter River. wander the redeveloped Strand or take a Overnight at Swansea at the entrance to optional boat cruise to Magnetic Island. Lake Macquarie. Later a leisurely drive south through lush Day 12: (BB, MD, Motel) sugarcane fields to the beautiful Whitsunday A delightful day, along the Central Coast, area and Airlie Beach. NB. Magnetic Island then a very pleasant boat trip on the cruise not included. Hawkesbury River from Bobbin Head to Palm Day 5: (CAB, RD, Motel) Beach. Through Narrabeen & Dee Why to A wonderful day out to the Whitsunday Sydney for 3 nights N.B. Boat cruise included Islands named by Captain James Cook in in your fare. June 1770. By this time everybody has fallen Day 13: (FB, Motel) in love with the Queensland Coast, its islands A wonderful day in Sydney, visiting the and beaches. N.B. Boat trip to Whitsunday beaches, Kings Cross, The Rocks, Opera Islands included. House and the spectacular scenery of the Day 6: (CAB, RD, Motel) Harbour. N.B. Evening meal not included A pleasant drive down the coast to Mackay Day 14: (FB, MD, Motel) on the Pioneer River where more than one This is your day to do as you will; visit third of Australiaian sugar cane is grown. friends, take a Harbour Cruise or simply Spend the night at Rockhampton. take it easy. We take you to the nearest train Day 7: (CB, MD, Motel) station and pick you up that evening. Another Lovely drive through the sugarcane Day 15: (FB, RD, Motel) and mountain scenery to Gympie and Onto the Blue Mountains, Katoomba, its Three Sisters, Scenic Railway and Cable Car; a most impressive part of the world. Onto Canberra for 2 nights. N.B. Scenic Railway and Cable Car rides not included. PERTH Day 16: (CB, RD, Motel) A full day in Canberra visiting Parliament House, The National Museum, the National War Memorial and a tour of the Embassy District and City. Day 17: (CB, MD, Motel) We travel via Jindabyne to the Snowy Mountains and Perisher Alpine Village in the Kosciusko National Park. Here you may take the chairlift up Whitsunday Islands, QLD the mountain. Later down the

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Sydney Harbour, NSW Mountains to Eden. N.B. Chairlift not included in your fare. Day 18: (CB, RD, Motel) South through New South Wales into Eastern Victoria via the towns of Orbost, Lakes Entrance and Sale to. Overnight in Frankston, just south of Melbourne. Day 19: (CB, Motel) A trip on the Puffing Billy Steam Train from Belgrave to Lakeside. In the afternoon onto Phillip Island and its famous Penguin Parade. N.B. Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade included, evening meal not included. Day 20: (CB) Spend the day sightseeing cosmopolitan Melbourne including Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda, The War Memorial and free time in the city. Evening Flight Home

Departure Date

18 October 2011 th

FF O Senior 0

0 $2 WAS NOW

Adult

$4390 $4190

$4440 $4240

Optional Single Supp

$1100

DAINTREE CAIRNS TOWNSVILLE

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS ROCKHAMPTON

SUNSHINE COAST COFFS HARBOUR

PT MACQUARIE SYDNEY BEGA

CANBERRA SNOWY MTS

MELBOUNRE

BRISBANE

PHILLIP ISLAND

Departing from:

Capital City Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Hobart

Senior

$4090 $4290 $4390 $4390 $4390

Adult

$4140 $4340 $4440 $4440 $4440

10 DAY TASMANIA TOUR

MOTEL TOUR

COACH Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted. Day 1: (PD, Motel) Fly to Hobart. On arrival we are met by our coach and transported to our Motel. N.B. Snack evening meal provided in your room. Day 2: (CB, MD, Motel) Hobart, a wonderful day touring the city, Salemenca, Mt Wellington, Battery Point, Botanical Gardens and an afternoon Boat Cruise on the Derwent River. N.B. Boat Cruise included. Day 3: (CB, MD, Motel) A whole day trip to Port Arthur to hear and see the dreadful history of Australia’s most infamous prison. N.B. Entry to Port Arthur included. Day 4: (CB, MD, Motel) A visit to a wildlife park to see the Tasmanian Devil, then onto the Cadbury Factory. The

rest of the day is yours, simply relax or go into town. N.B. Cadbury Factory and Wildlife Park included. Day 5: (CB, MD, Motel) Off to the West Coast, via New Norfolk and very impressive Russell Falls and along the mountain roads to Lake St Clair then onto the spectacular bald hills of Queenstown. (The vegetation killed by acid rain emitted from the copper smelters of earlier times.) Day 6: (CB, PL, MD, Motel) To Strahan for a wonderful cruise on the Gordon River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Australia. In the afternoon onto the old Mining Town of Zeehan, named after Able Tasman’s ship. N.B. Boat cruise included. Day 7: (CB, MD, Motel) Up the West Coast to Roseberry, beautiful Hellyer Gorge and on the North Coast to Stanley, a most unusual feature “The Nut” where there is a chairlift. Along the North Coast to Burnie and Devonport. Day 8: (CB, MD, Motel) South along the Tamar River to Launceston taking in the unique “Swiss Village” on the way. We tour Launceston and Cataract Gorge. Day 9: (CB, MD, Motel) Via the Tasman Highway to Scottsdale and the old tin mining town of Derby. Then onto

the East Coast and the towns of St. Helens and St Marys. Later a visit to Perth and back to Launceston. Day 10: (CB, MD, 2 Berth Cabin with Ensuite) We contine to explore the City of Launceston on the stunning Tamar River In the afternoon passengers returning home will fly home and the others will catch the Sprit of Tasmania over to Melbourne, spending the night on the ship.

Departure Date

15th November 2011 Senior

Adult

$3490

$3540 Optional Single Supp $700

DEVONPORT

STANLEY

ST HELENS

LAUNCESTON ZEEHAN

QUEENSTOWN

ST MARYS

CONARA

STRAHAN

SORELL

HOBART

PORT AURTHUR

JOIN THE ABOVE 10 DAY TOUR WITH THE BELOW 9 DAY TOUR AND RECEIVE $1000 DISCOUNT

To enjoy a comprehensive tour of Tasmania and the the South Eastern section of Australia take the 10 Day Tasmania Tour with the 9 Day Melbourne - Adelaide Tour including overnight on the Spirit of Tasmania between Devonport and Melbourne .

9 DAY MELBOURNE, PORT PHILLIP BAY, GREAT OCEAN ROAD & ADELAIDE

QUALITY INNER CITY MOTEL TOUR

COACH Price Includes: •Airfares. •Accommodation, meals and entries to various attractions as noted Day 1: (MD, Motel) We fly to Melbourne where will be spending the next 4 nights. We travel to St Kilda and settle into our city hotel. Day 2:(CB, MD, Motel) We conduct a thorough tour of the city centre, St KIlda, South Bank and Carlton. Later we have an optional tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and National Sports Museum OR the Melbourne Imigration Museum covering hundreds of years of people coming to Australia. In the afternoon we visit the Eureka Skydeck for an awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platforms. (N.B. MCG tour, Imigration Museum and Skydeck Included in your fare.) Day 3: (CB, RD, Motel) From Melbourne we head down the Nepean Highway and onto the Mornington Peninsula to

Sorrento. From here we board a ferry across the mouth of Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff. In the afternoon we explore Geelong and return to Melbourne after skirting around the Bay. This evening we dine on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant while experiencing the sounds and smells of the streets of Melbourne. Day 4: (CB, MD Motel) A free day to experience what ever you fancy in Melbourne; shopping, arts, history, meeting family and friends or relaxation. Day 5: (CB, MD Motel) Recognised as one of the world’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road follows the stunning coastline of Victoria’s south-west. Stretching 243 kilometers from Torquay to Allansford, the road winds along cliff tops, up to breathtaking headlands, down onto the edge of beaches, across river estuaries and through lush rainforests offering panoramic views of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean at every turn. Overnight in Warrnambool. Day 6: (CB, MD Motel) Onto Mt Gambier; its volcanic Blue Lake is very interesting. then along the edge of The Coorong, home to massive flocks of birds that have travelled here from as far away as Siberia and Alaska. From here we move onto Adelaide. Day 7 (FB, RD Motel) We spend the whole day in the City of Adelaide. With options to vist the South

Australian Museum, Art Gallery and Zoo. Not to forget the Rundle St Mall. We have dinner at the Adelaide Casino. N.B. Entry to Museum and Art Gallery free and Entry to Zoo Included. Day 8: (FB, MD Motel) Down to Victor Harbour where we take the Historic Old Horse Tram to the Granite Island Recreation & Nature Park. Next to Goolwa at the Mouth of the Murray Darling River System. In the afternoon onto Mannum for a cruise on the Murray River before heading back to Adelaide. NB. Tram and Boat Crusie Included. Day 9: (FB) Firstly this morning we visit the RW Williams Heritage Museum on the site of the company’s original factory/workshop in Prospect. Featuring not only the history of its founder, also traces the legend of the Australian stockman and the company. Then into the beautiful Barossa Valley and the delightful towns of Tanunda, Angaston & Nurioopta. We visit the Angas Park Dried Fruit Company. Later we fly home.

Departure Date

25 November 2011 th

Senior

Adult

$2990

$3040

Optional Single Supp

$700

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